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# He was preaching
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"John was preaching"
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# the strap of his sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie
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John was comparing himself to a servant to show how great the one to come would be. Alternate translation: "I am not even worthy to do the lowly task of removing his shoes"
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# the strap of his sandals
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People often wore sandals that were made of leather and were tied to their feet with leather straps.
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# stoop down
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"bend down"